Value Stream Process Engineer
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Own manufacturing process performance within the Electronics Value Stream by monitoring safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost metrics. Identify process constraints, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies to lead structured root cause investigations using methodologies like 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and PDCA. Establish and maintain standard work, visual management systems, and pull systems to eliminate waste and improve flow of electronic components and PCB assemblies. Conduct time studies, line balancing, and process analysis to optimize capacity and resource efficiency while supporting new product introductions and process changes. Partner with cross-functional teams including Product Specialists, Quality Engineers, and Supply Chain to drive sustainable improvements in first pass yield, throughput, and on-time delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
- 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering or Continuous Improvement role within a manufacturing environment
- Strong Analytical and data-driven decision making skills
- Strong understanding of Electronics assembly, product configuration, testing, and manufacturing processes
- Strong understanding of Printed circuit board assembly integration
- Strong understanding of Production systems
- Experience with Developing Standard work
- Experience with Work Instructions
- Experience with Process Documentation
- Experience with Leading Kaizen
- Experience with Problem Solving
- Experience working cross-functionally in a manufacturing or value stream environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting electronics assembly, PCB integration, product configuration, testing, or low-volume / high-mix manufacturing environments preferred
- Knowledge of ESD controls, product traceability systems, and electronics manufacturing best practices preferred
- Demonstrated experience applying Toyota Production System, Lean, or continuous improvement principles
- Strong problem-solving mindset with focus on elimination of root causes
- Ability to prioritize work based on business impact
- Strong communication skills across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
- Ability to operate as the technical authority for manufacturing processes within a value stream
- High ownership mindset with accountability for process performance and operational results
- Passion for developing people and improving processes
- Experience supporting electronics manufacturing, mixed-model production, test processes, or product configuration environments
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